Bryanna's Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

5695 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2025.

22 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

Last inspected Feb 2025. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

140

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

Inspection history

FEB 5

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF CLEAR WATER DRIPPING INTO METAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT SAID LOCATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER AND BURNED OUT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATION.

JAN 29

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELF CLEAR WATER DRIPPING INTO METAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING AT SAID LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

JUL 19

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 10

2024

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING FROM EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM OPEN AND CLOSED HANDLES FROM REACH-IN COOLER, HANDLED DIRTY UTENSILS, WENT BACK TO THE FOOD STATION AND WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP CONDIMENTS: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE. ALSO HANDLING COOKED FOOD ON GRILL(FLAT BREAD). MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND GLOVE HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: PREP AREA,BAR AND REAR AREA. EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SAID PAPER TOWELS.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREA, UPON MY REQUEST WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AND BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE.CONTAINERS INSIDE BOTH HANDWASHING IN THE PREP AREA AND ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE BAR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: REFRIED BEANS MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.8F AND PORK MIXED WITH SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.CABBAGE SALAD STORED ON COUNTER AT TEMP OF 50.1F.ALSO FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER A LARGE POT OF COOKED SOUP AT TEMP OF 62.2F AND COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 46.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 7-9-24, PER MANAGER STATEMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 73. VALUE 290. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BROKEN WRAPS ON WASTE PIPES ABOVE MULTI USE UTENSILS AND DRY STORAGE. PIPE MUST ENCASED OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE BEHIND BAR AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED:INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND PREP TABLES BASE ARE RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEKING PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET AT MOP SINK AT REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-30-2023, REPORT #2586061 #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55) 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 30

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 20

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/25/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2565898 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

OCT 14

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1O RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JUN 21

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE, AND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. REFRIED BLACK BEANS FOUND INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT 45.7F, TAMALES WITH BEANS FOUND AT 71.2F, COOKED PORK WITH RED SAUCE FOUND AT 45.8F, GREEN SALSA FOUND AT 51.8F, AND REFRIED BEANS FOUND AT 73.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WITH A CRACKED GLASS DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/27/2020, REPORT #2359430. #58-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

JAN 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SLIDING COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 44.6F-50.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: BEEF 3# (44.6F), CHICKEN 6# (47.3F), PORK 23#(46.4F), GROUND MEAT 20#(44.6F), BEANS 8#(44.6F), SALSA 12#(50.1F), COOKED VEGGIES 6#(47.2F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER IS 42.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY FACILITY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT. -

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS HELD IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- MUST ADJUST THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

FEB 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN 4 DOOR COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY TRASH CANS WITH COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS OVER COOKING AREA ARE BURNED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A-B). ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE, AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A). NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON MENU. FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS ANIMAL-DERIVED TCS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ADVISORY AND MENU ITEMS DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B) ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. 4-202.16. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.4-101.19. 4 DOOR COOLER BOTTOM DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. 4-501-11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY MOP SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201-11. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINKS. WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 18

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 11

2018

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD/COOLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHOUT TEMPERATURE LOGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WITH GREEN SALSA IN A DEEP METAL POT ON TOP OF AN INVERTED MILK CRATE AT THE OPEN, SCREENED BACK DOOR AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 97.5F. 10 LBS COOKED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE PILED HIGH ON AN OPEN PLATE AT SAME DOOR AT 90.9F. ALSO DISCOVERED A LARGE, DEEP POT FILLED WITH 25 LBS PRE-COOKED TAMALES AT 69.8F. ON DRY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME /TEMPERATURE PROCEDURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $175.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. FOUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED WITH CLEAN STORED TABLE WARES INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WAS FOUND ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACKS, THAWING ABOVE AN OPEN LARGE BIN OF UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CORN CHIPS. CHIPS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES AND ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND SOLID DOOR PROPPED OPEN. SCREENED DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 13

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 1

2018

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 8-11-17. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT THIS THIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-11-17 #2078320 NOT CORRECTED. #32-NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#35-NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE AND BOX FREEZERS FOUND STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST REMOVE DRY GOODS AND BOX FREEZERS OR PROVIDE CEILING UNDER PIPING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.---DAMAGED WALL WITH PEELING PLASTER NEXT TO THE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CHILDREN'S BED, BLANKET, PILLOW BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT, KITCHEN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 45F, REFRIED BEANS 46.4F, RICE 57.4F, EGGS 53.4F, TAMALES 44.6F, PORK 59.5F, CHEESE 60.1F/62.2F, BEANS/CHEESE 58.3F, VEGETABLE 45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $340.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AND A BIG HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

JAN 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.

DEC 28

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THEN DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP ONTO FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1937845 DATED 6/29/16 VIOLATION # 45 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. REPAIR AND MAITNTAIN.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING FROM KITHCEN AREA AND FROM BASEMENT ARE CONTAINING FOOD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTIAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED DAUGHTER SLEEPING IN SMALL AREA WITH COT BEHIND BAR. MUST HAVE COMPLETE SEPARATION OF LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND RESTAURANT FACILITY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NOT ALL REFRIGERATORS WITH THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED SMALL CHILD ENTER KITHCEN. ONLY AUTHOORIZED PERSONEL IN KITHCEN AND BAR AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

NOV 23

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter by front dish area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Missing/damaged cove molding in kitchen, kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing/damaged light shields i kitchen prep area, storage area, shall be provided/replaced.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed hand sink by dish washing area had leaking drain pipe, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment, shall be removed from premises, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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